BRIGHT ROAD, B68 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 8JR

BRIGHT ROAD, B68 8JR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This B68 8JR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B68 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B68 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 8JR, encompassing approximately 4376 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B68 8JR area, explore the B68 8JR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B68 8JR Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Street with total crimes: 2

BRIGHT ROAD, B68 8JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.26-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-20.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.46-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0510.53%
Anti-social behaviour64.80500.00%
Drugs51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.14400.00%
Public order31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.00-32.14%
Public order54.3466.67%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.6012.00%
Vehicle crime46.40-33.33%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime65.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.31177.78%
Criminal damage and arson511.4225.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-57.14%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.6820.00%
Vehicle crime74.1116.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91300.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.7115.38%
Vehicle crime63.4350.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9733.33%
Vehicle crime40.9133.33%
Other theft10.91-75.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.08-53.57%
Other theft42.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.200.00%
Vehicle crime56.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202421
June 202419
May 202428
April 202425
March 202450
February 202418
January 202415
December 202313
November 202313
October 202328

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 8JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Archer Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vicarage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Mushroom Hall Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Richmond Hill
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bloxcidge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Crosswells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thornwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dog Kennel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Aziz Isaac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gresham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birch Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1